Bespoke Post Review

This NYC-based service is great for guys looking for a simple way to upgrade their lifestyle basics, from crisp Oxfords to homemade Old Fashioneds. Free of hassle, free of commitment, Bespoke Post gives men the things they want in their lives, even if they never realized what they were missing.

Overall Rating

Each box is curated to suit a certain theme - which you can choose to skip if you desire

Items are of the best quality

Cons

The price of the box can sometimes be steep for what's included

Some of the products seem to be impractical or not entirely useful

Return shipping is not free

What is Bespoke Post?

A New York-based subscription service, Bespoke Post is one of the few reasons we find ourselves getting excited about receiving mail again. Bent on improving the way you live your life, they strive to assemble theme-oriented boxes of goodies that will impress even the toughest critics of online shopping -- and consistently succeed.

Every month, they release one or more new boxes, each of which contains quality products the Bespoke Post team has sourced from wherever quality demands. (Often, this means locally in the USA, but they also have partners in Europe where certain items are unmatched.) Themes range from cigars and leather carryalls to fine barware and BBQs. With an emphasis on storytelling, selected products are put together cohesively and sent straight to your door, eliminating all unnecessary middlemen. Streamlining the delivery also means the actual cost of the box is less too. While the average value of boxes hits above the $70 mark, Bespoke Post manages to keep their service affordable -- members pay a modest $45 per box (shipping and handling included). Non-members pay $55, but unless you enjoy paying more for some reason, you may as well sign-up since it’s free.

Once you’re a member, you can always see what’s coming up and choose which box you want to be delivered. On the off-chance that you’re not interested in what’s on offer, you can skip a month (or as many as you’d like) and jump in again whenever you want. When you’ve decided you’re out for good, it’s as simple as leaving the Club -- no commitment, no fuss.

With everything to gain, and really not much to lose, this is a no-BS service that we’d recommend to all our friends, neighbors and second cousins twice removed.

Unboxing Bespoke Post

We ordered three boxes from Bespoke Post, each of which we felt hit a different but essential aspect of lifestyle: grooming, fashion, and appreciation of fine EDC. Respectively called Stealth, Lather, and Polished, we also felt like ordering a varied crop of goods would be a fair way to determine the overall care put into each box.

When the boxes arrived in-office, they were easily identifiable by their branded Bespoke Post boxes, which are obviously designed to travel distances by mail -- they are double-walled, sturdy and, even with a few bumps on the outside, clearly undamaged. Inside, the goods are in even better condition, nestled between sheets of protective paper and nicely presented. So what are these boxes really about?

The Review

The first of the boxes we checked out was Stealth. While many of Bespoke Post’s boxes aim to give a guy something that he needs, Stealth is more about just getting some really cool stuff, albeit in a rather covert way. This box is just simply a good time. Opening it is like getting a Christmas stocking from your best buddy -- that one person that knows your likes and dislikes to a T. The first thing we opened was a high-quality pocket knife made by Bear & Son Cutlery. Let’s face it, anyone trying to be stealth needs a good pocket knife, whether you need to open a package, slice up fruit, or cut the zip ties off your wrists when you are being held hostage by villains. The box also contained a stainless steel watertight key safe. Made by The Tin Mill, this stainless steel gadget will keep your cash and other valuables safe from exposure to the elements. The third item was a Jac Zagoory Designs 7-in-1 Tool pen. You might not look like Daniel Craig’s James Bond, but you just might feel like him when you have this pen in hand. It has a Philips head and a flat screwdriver, a spirit level, inch and centimeter rulers, a touchscreen stylus, oh and you can write with it too (it is a pen first and foremost after all). The final item was a sleek money clip. Made in America and composed of stainless steel, its durable structure ensures your cards and cash can stay safe and protected no matter what the day throws at you. Overall the Stealth box's product selection didn't showcase the best of what Bespoke Post has to offer, but its uniqueness more than makes up for it.

Next up: Polished. As any man knows, the key to killer style lies in your shoes. When someone checks you out, whether it is a prospective date or a possible future employer, all It takes is a quick glance at your footwear to know whether you are in the game or just a pretender. It isn’t just about buying the right kind of shoe, it is about taking good care of them once you do. This box includes everything you need to keep your shoes looking on point. It includes two applicator brushes, a suede brush, two buffing brushes, and a chamois cloth, all of which are high-quality pieces. This box also comes with two different polishing creams, leather wax, and a shoe moisturizer to keep your shoes looking fresh and clean. All of these products have the unmistakable look and feel of really strong products. The Polished box is an excellent option for both shoe care veterans, who need to replace or upgrade their shoe polish kit, and rookies, who need to learn the art of a polishing a shoe.

The third and final box we reviewed was Lather, which is a shaving kit that manages to be both classy and old-school at the same time. For many guys shaving involves going to a drug store, buying the cheapest razor available and scraping their face raw. Please, don’t be that guy. With this box, your face will not only thank you, but you will look better and start the day off with a ritual that offers that hint of sophistication you need to start the day off right. The box features everything you need to elevate your shaving experience including a high-quality pre-shave oil, shaving soap, a classy New York Shaving Company pure badger shaving brush -- with an understated horn resin handle, a chrome shaving stand, and last but not least a sleek, minimalist concrete shaving bowl -- made by artisans in Maine. If using these shaving tools and accessories isn’t a life-changing experience, then you have lived a better life than most. We loved this box. Not only for the touch of class it brings to the average morning routine, but the items truly provide a much better shave. Once you experience shaving in this manner, it might be hard to go back to your Neandrethal ways.

Cost

The cost of a Bespoke Post subscription varies depending on whether you choose to order Bespoke Post on a month-by-month basis or you'd rather join the club and subscribe for a longer period of time. If you choose to order a one-off box, the price is $55.00, however, a membership will drop the price to $45.00/month. Note: joining the club is free (and you can cancel at anytime), so we strongly recommend joining should you decide to order even just a single box.

How To Subscribe

Subscribing to Bespoke Post is fun and simple. You can either create login credentials or sign up through Facebook. From there, you're prompted to fill out a quick questionnaire to evaluate your lifestyle. Questions such as "How often do you shave?" and "How often do you cook?" help the guys at Bespoke Post narrow down what sort of lifestyle box you would get the most use of. Then, you'll be asked to fill out your shipping information and you're all set!

Managing Your Subscription

Whether you choose to sign up to Bespoke Post, or you opt for a month-by-month membership, managing your subscription is extremely easy to do. Simply sign in using your previously established credentials to and you're able to manage everything on site.

Once you've signed in you can:

Skip any box at anytime

Opt out of the service at no additional charge

Is It Worth It? THE VERDICT: Yes

Each box was an absolute pleasure to open, explore and put to use. Unlike some other services, which only give you sample-size products of questionable quality, Bespoke Post’s emphasis on providing the best-of-the-best really shines through. Each box also comes with a sleek pamphlet describing the history of the products and the story behind the box. We recommend browsing their full list of available boxes to find one that really resonates with you -- warning: it may be difficult to choose just one.

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